09/14/2026
HAPPY NATIONAL COACHES WEEK!
Meet Chatham Pool Sharks Head Coach Bobby Lavoie!
Q&A:
Q: What’s the biggest lesson swimming teaches young athletes?
A: Commitment and personal results from said commitment
Q: What makes a great swimmer beyond talent?
A: DESIRE and COMMITMENT
Q: How do you motivate swimmers after a tough race?
A: Tell them you CARE. Share in the win 🥇 Share in the loss
Q: What makes this team special?
A: Naivety!!! No true understanding of how good they can be
Q: As we enter a new season, what are you most proud of this past season?
A: Incredibly high "pb" rate! Every single swimmer IMPROVED their times DRAMATICALLY
Q: How has the team grown over the past year?
A: Starting to BECOME COMPETITIVE SWIMMERS!!! In every aspect..... attitude, attendance, nutrition, land training, education, and EFFORT
Q: Which practice set do swimmers complain about the most?
A: Haha BUTTERFLY
Q: What’s your favourite motivational phrase?
A: Get comfortable being UNcomfortable
Q: If you had to swim one event today, which would you choose?
A: 5m freestyle..... yes you read that right. I think I can compete with anyone for 5 METERS!! lol
Q: One thing every swimmer should remember before they race.
A: TRUST THE PROCESS
All I "ask" is EFFORT ON RACE DAY
All I "demand" is effort at practice.
They've got the ingredients, let's go make a CAKE!!
We're ready for another great season Coach, thanks for all you do!
